Vein Disease
The Elite Vein Institute in Mission Viejo, CA specializes in treating vascular diseases that cause unsightly and painful varicose veins and spider veins. Dr. Anne Luhan and her experienced medical staff offer state-of-the-art diagnostics and procedures that can reduce the appearance of bulging, discolored veins while treating lower leg pain.
What Causes Spider Veins?
Spider veins lie closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins and are smaller and more threadlike than varicose veins. Usually bluish-red in color, spider veins tend to branch out over the legs and parts of the face like a spiderweb. They erupt when blood pools in the veins due to damaged valves, excessive exposure to sunlight, hormonal changes occurring during pregnancy and menopause, or injuries.
What Causes Varicose Veins?
Major leg veins contain valves that prevent blood from returning to these lower veins as it is pumped throughout the body by the heart. Leg muscles help push circulating blood upward against the pressure of gravity. Vein valves that are weakened or damaged cannot close properly after blood is pushed upward, resulting in blood seeping back into leg veins. Known as “venous insufficiency,” this vein disease allows for continual pooling of blood in veins. Ultimately, veins start to swell, protrude above the epidermis, and become varicose.
Vein Treatment
Dr. Anne Luhan, provides Mission Viejo, CA residents with a variety of procedures that treat spider and varicose veins safely and painlessly. In addition to restoring healthy functioning of leg veins, Dr. Luhan also creates individualized treatment plans for each of her clients to ensure they enjoy optimal results from vein treatments.
Varicose Vein Treatment
Dr. Luhan specializes in several non-invasive varicose vein treatments that treat unflattering varicose veins so that legs look more youthful and attractive. Treating varicose veins can also treat leg achiness and fatigue that sometimes makes it difficult to work or perform daily tasks.* Treatments are administered at the Elite Vein Institute in Mission Viejo, CA and are usually completed in two to three hours.
Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation
RF ablation involves Dr. Luhan applying a safe degree of heat (radiofrequency energy) to tissues surrounding damaged veins. This heat causes scar tissue to develop that neatly and quickly closes varicose veins. RF energy is directed into tissues by the insertion of a thin tube into targeted veins, which only requires a local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.
Ambulatory Phlebectomy
A minimally invasive alternative to the old-style ligation and stripping method of treating varicose veins, an ambulatory phlebectomy involves treating varicose veins and branching capillaries through tiny incisions made in the skin covering damaged veins.
Spider Vein Treatment
Spider vein treatments are one of the most common cosmetic dermatological treatments performed in the U.S. Millions of women (and men) suffer from unsightly spider veins that primarily affect the face, nose, and legs. Heredity, prolonged standing or sitting, rapid weight gain/loss, and hormone fluctuations are all risk factors contributing to the emergence of spider veins.
Sclerotherapy
By injecting a sclerosant solution into spider veins, Dr. Luhan effectively irritates vessel linings, causing vein walls to swell until they stick together. This forces blood to clot in the vein itself. Eventually, scar tissue develops and the veins fade away. Spider veins may reappear over time and require multiple treatments.
Foam Sclerotherapy
This technique is similar to traditional sclerotherapy, however foamed sclerosant drugs are used. This method is primarily used when treating larger, more apparent spider veins.
Mechanochemical Ablation (MOCA)
Elite Vein Institute is proud to offer Mechanochemical Ablation (MOCA), an infusion catheter system equipped with a rotating dispersion tip that introduces a special solution into veins to treat varicose veins. Treating vein disease with Mechanochemical Ablation (MOCA) is simpler and quicker than most vein treatment methods and causes less discomfort to the patient than other peripheral vascular procedures.
*Individual results may vary.
“Everyone at Elite Medizin made this experience such a positive one for me. Dr. Luhan is so knowledgeable and professional and I felt comfortable the entire time – she walked me through what she was doing and made sure I was prepared with instructions for afterwards. I enjoy coming to her office to see her and her staff and would recommend her highly!”
“I can walk again without pain, my legs are lighter and I am so happy!”
“My legs actually feel better! I thought it could not be true, but it is!”
“If you’ve had your veins treated by anyone else and we’re unhappy with the results, this is the office you should have visited to from the beginning. After 8 years of other physicians treating my veins with minimal result, I decided to come here. What a difference!! Thank you Dr Luhan for giving me my legs back!”
“Dr Luhan is the most amazing doctor I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. She is an outstanding listener, and she cares deeply about her patients. Her care and bedside manner are second to none. Her entire staff are also very professional as well.”
“Dr. Luhan has the most amazing bed side manner. I never felt rushed and all of my questions were answered. She even gave me the run down on how the flow of veins is suppose to work in the body. The procedure was nearly painless and I can say, without a doubt, she is the gentlest vein doctor in Orange County.”
“A perfect stranger stopped me and complimented me on my legs. It was a sincere compliment. I have gone from someone who would never wear a skirt or dress to a person who ALWAYS wears a dress. I am much more confident and feel pretty! Thank you! “
“Dr Luhan is extremely thorough and efficient in all her treatments. She’s very passionate about what she does and always treats me like family. I like how honest she is and you always know where you stand. I appreciate her quick response to calls, questions or concerns I have for her.”
“Dr. Anne Luhan has made my legs new again! I can play tennis in my short skirts now and feel great!! Thank you Dr. Luhan!”
“Thank you Dr. Luhan for giving me the confidence to show off my legs again. I am so impressed with your office and expertise. The treatment was painless and my results are amazing.”
“Dr. Luhan is a delight. She is very thorough and explains everything in detail and is relaxed and comfortable to be with. Her office feels like being with family.”
“My legs have not felt this good in so many years. I had problems with restless leg syndrome (RLS) and was not wanting to take medication so I read that vein disease could be associated with RLS and decided to look into it. Well turns out I had venous disease and it has been over 1 year since being treated and I no longer has RLS and I”m sleeping all night long. Thank you Dr. Luhan !”
“Dr. Luhan and her ultrasound tech just rock. Dr. Luhan is wildly enthusiastic and complementary. More important, she took time to give me a lesson on veins and how they operate. I’ve had ongoing issues and she gave me a clearly defined path of treatment that put me at ease.”
“My career requires me to be on my feet for hours at a time. I suffered for years with tired, sore legs. Since having Endovenous Ablation with Dr. Anne Luhan at Elite Vein Institute, my legs feel twenty years younger! The procedure is fast and virtually painless. I returned to my normal daily activities immediately, with absolutely no down time. In addition, I have been able to resume a more rigorous fitness routine without experiencing leg discomfort. Truly remarkable!”
“Dr. Luhan was very friendly and concerned about my leg pain, Dr, Luhan is very knowledgeable and explant to me in medical terms the problem i have with my legs, I am planning to see Dr Luhan again.”
“Thanks for everything. I’ll call when my insurance is figured out. Thanks also for your concern and care for the burn on my leg!”
“Dr. Luhan is very pleasant, professional and courteous. She answered all my questions and addressed my concerns.”
“This was the second time since my first was a blood test. The nurse/receptionist was awesome -truly. The appt reminder process and FB tie-in is great. Loved the manner, directness and knowledge of Dr. Luhan. Exam room a bit warm but no prob.”
“Absolutely thrilled to have found Dr LUHAN. Very knowledgable and easy to talk to. I feels she’s actually listening. Have already recommended to friends.”
“Love Dr Luhan and her concern to be very thorough with my medical history and immediate concerns. Thank you.”